Some Like Them Cold (Masterplots II: Short Story Series, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Ring Lardner
- First Published: 1921
- Type of Plot: Wit and humor
- Time of Work: About 1920
- Setting: Chicago and New York City
- Principal Characters: Charles F. Lewis, Mabelle Gillespie
- Genres: Short fiction
- Subjects: Music or musicians
- Locales: New York, NY
The Story
Though “Some Like Them Cold” is told in an unorthodox way, its plot is quite simple. Charles Lewis and Mabelle Gillespie meet by chance in the Lasalle Street train station in Chicago. Charles is about to travel to New York City in order to pursue his fortune as a songwriter. Mabelle is waiting for her sister to arrive for a visit. Charles and Mabelle converse until Charles's train arrives. Before leaving, Charles makes a bet with Mabelle that he will write to her from New York. This he does. Mabelle writes back, and the two carry on their flirtation by means of...
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